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£11,200 (Est: £7,500 - £8,000)
1971 TRIUMPH VITESSE MKII
UK • 25 Sept 2026 • Lot 874
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Triumph Vitesse MkII convertible has a desirable 2.5L Triumph engine and has undergone significant mechanical recommissioning since 2023. The car is presented in excellent mechanical order with recent work on the engine, suspension, and cooling system, and has been meticulously cared for, never exposed to rain.
Condition
8
The car has had significant mechanical work done since 2023, including a new engine oil pump, crankshaft regrind, and new shells, along with new SU carburetors, radiator, and suspension components. It has been kept out of the rain and has a good hood and tonneau cover. The vendor states all work is documented and the car corners well. These factors indicate excellent mechanical and good cosmetic condition with only minor signs of age expected for a 1971 vehicle.
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16,597 miles (via 2015 MOT)
EYH 142J
1971
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: TRIUMPH Model: VITESSE Registration: EYH 142J
Engine Size (cc): 2498 Year of Manufacture: 1971 Date First Registered: 04/05/1971 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Tuesday 22 September 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Vitesse Convertibles
£1,560
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,011
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd Aug 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
16,597 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Aug 2015, 16,597 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On 11th Aug 2014, 16,282 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On 2nd Aug 2013, 15,329 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On 10th Aug 2012, 14,836 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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